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Report of possible building fire draws large response to Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A report of smoke coming from a building in Winthrop Street near Commercial Street Tuesday morning drew a large response. The initial report started an automatic line response for units as far away as Eastham as a precaution. It appears an electrical issue was to blame for the smoke…

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Three-vehicle crash slows morning commute at Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A three-vehicle crash slowed the morning commute in Bourne Tuesday morning. The collision happened at the onramp before the Sagamore Bridge by the former Christmas Tree Shop. Traffic was reduced to one lane for a time until the scene was cleared. No serious injuries were reported. Mass…

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Victim of Wellfleet hit & run pedestrian crash identified as investigation continues »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: The victim of Saturday night’s fatal hit and run has been identified as 24-year-old Timothy Duval, a U.S. Army veteran from Tallahassee, FL. Duval was married and the father of a 3-year-old son. He was visiting the area on vacation and had been spending…

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Large truck overturns taking out utility pole in Tisbury »

TISBURY – Tisbury Police are advising Beach Road was closed after this crash late Monday morning. A large truck appeared to have overturned and taken out a utility pole. Further details were not immediately available.   The post Large truck overturns taking out utility pole in Tisbury appeared…

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A MEMORIAL DAY BLESSING »

On this Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, we unite in solemn gratitude for the courageous men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. May their selfless sacrifice inspire peace, unity, and enduring hope, and may their memory forever be a blessing to all who hold liberty dear. Amen.

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Vintage Volkswagen Beetle catches fire in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – At about 9 AM Monday morning Yarmouth firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at the rotary on Higgins Crowell rd in West Yarmouth. The fire was in the engine compartment of a vintage Volkswagen Beetle. No injuries were reported. Brief traffic delays were possible in the area. Photos…

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Bourne Bridge work to closes lanes on Wednesday »

BOURNE – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has maintenance work scheduled at the Bourne Bridge for May 28 on the Cape Cod Canal. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions and motorists should expect delays. Work will conclude by 8 PM and is weather dependent. The post…

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Memorial Day photo essay: Freedom does not come easy »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Memorial Day photo essay: Freedom does not come easy appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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No injuries after boat goes up in flames in Wareham »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Department of Natural Resources (WDNR): At approximately 1:05 PM, Wareham Fire Department, Wareham Police Department, and WDNR were dispatched to the area of Tempest Knob Boat Ramp for a reported boat fire with people in the water. Upon arrival to the scene it was determined…

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Pedestrian struck and killed by hit and run driver in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A pedestrian was struck killed by an alleged hit & run driver in Wellfleet. The incident happened about 11:30 PM Friday on Ocean View Drive near Long Pond Road. Ocean View Drive was expected to remain closed between Long Pond Road and Gross Hill Road for man extended time as the…

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